What To Do When You Can't Stop These Thoughts | Ep 109

What To Do When You Can't Stop These Thoughts | Ep 109

From Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD by Erin Davis

January 6, 2026 · 4 min · Episode 118

About this episode

This episode explores magical thinking OCD, its impact on daily life, and offers insights on treatment.

Do you ever feel like you have to do certain things in a specific way or something terrible will happen? Like if you don't stop the microwave before it beeps, your family will get hurt? That's called magical thinking—and if you experience it, you're not crazy. You're dealing with a very real form of OCD. 💜 In this episode, I break down what magical thinking OCD is, how it shows up in everyday life, and why it feels so powerful even though it doesn't make logical sense. 🎯 What You'll Discover: What Magical Thinking Really Is:🔹 Why you believe certain thoughts or actions can prevent bad outcomes [00:24]🔸 How this differs from superstitions or normal worry patterns [00:29]🔹 The irrational rules your brain creates to keep loved ones "safe" [01:06] Real-Life Examples:🔸 The microwave ritual that controls your morning routine [01:06]🔹 Why you might avoid certain numbers, words, or actions [01:35]🔸 How magical thinking can take over your entire life [02:40] Why This Happens and What to Do:🔹 The brain patterns that create magical thinking loops [00:37]🔸 Why this is a treatable condition, not a character flaw [03:11]🔹 Next steps: Understanding the core lie OCD tells you [03:30]…

People in this episode

Host: Erin Davis

Topics covered

  • OCD
  • magical thinking
  • mental health
  • treatment
  • irrational beliefs

Keywords

  • OCD
  • magical thinking
  • mental health
  • irrational thoughts
  • treatment options

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